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What role of RBI is known as lender of last resort?

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When commercial bank fails to get their financial requirements from other sources in the market, then they approach the RBI (central bank). The central bank gives loan to commercial banks. This situation termed as a lender of the last report. The central bank ensures that the banking system does not suffer any set-back and money market remains stable.


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